- TURY.CLUB
- Tourist Objects
- Aruba
- Oranjestad
- Fort Zoutman (Museo Historico Aruba)
Fort Zoutman is the oldest building on the island of Aruba, located in the capital Oranjestad. Built in 1798 by the Dutch to protect against pirates and other threats, the fort has become an important historical monument of the island.
In 1868, the Willem III Tower, named after the king, was added to the fort of the Netherlands Willem III. The tower served as a lighthouse and clock tower, and also served as a library, post office and police station.
Currently, the walls of the fort and tower house the Aruba Historical Museum (Museo Historico Aruba), opened in 1983 year. The museum offers visitors exhibitions dedicated to the history of the island, from prehistoric times to modern times. Here you can see artifacts, photographs and documents reflecting the cultural heritage of Aruba.
Every Tuesday evening, the Bon Bini festival is held on the fort grounds, where guests can enjoy traditional music, dance and cuisine of Aruba.
Fort Zutman and the museum are open to the public from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 18:00. This place is a must-visit for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Aruba.
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